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		Fifth Session Roundup - Youth Parliament of Pakistan 2008-09 August 05, 2009 - August 09, 2009
	Islamabad, August 10; The fifth session of the Youth Parliament Pakistan was scheduled from Wednesday August 05 to Sunday August 09, 2009. This was the last session for the second Youth Parliament. The session was presided over by Mr. Wazir Ahmed Jogezai, Former Deputy Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan and an esteemed member of the Youth Parliament Steering Committee. The parliament discussed: Pakistan’s Relations with India and Afghanistan, How the British Parliament works, and Culture in Pakistan. In addition to this the incident of Gojra was discussed, issue of Northern areas autonomy was also the highlighted of the session. >>> More...

		Youth Parliament Pakistan Study Visit to UK: July 19-25, 2009 Youth Parliament Delegation Visits the Chatham House; Interacts with the British Youth Council & Labour Students; hosted by the Pak High Commissioner
	London, July 24; Members of the Youth Parliament Pakistan (MYPs) visited the Chatham House, UK, the well-known Royal Institute of International Affairs, based in St James's Square in London. Chatham House, both the name of the building and the name by which the Institute is widely known, is a leading think tank with a mission to be a world-leading source of independent analysis, informed debate and influential ideas on how to build a prosperous and secure world for all. The delegation, warmly received by Mr. Keith Burnet, Director of Communications, Chatham House, was briefed about the Chatham House’s work and mission by the Director of the Institute Dr. Robin Niblett >>> More...

		Youth Parliament Pakistan Study Visit to UK: July 19-25, 2009 MYPs Exchange Candid Views with British MP Shahid Malik; learn about the Democratic Audit
	London, July 23; Members of the Youth Parliament Pakistan (MYPs), currently on a Study Visit to London, had a candid exchange of views with British MP Mr. Shahid Malik, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Communities and the Local Government on a variety of issues ranging from Britain’s relations with Pakistan, the freedom and liberty available to Muslims in the UK and the recent arrest of Pakistani students studying in the UK. >>> More...

		Youth Parliament Pakistan Study Visit to UK: July 19-25, 2009 Youth Parliamentarians Interact with the FCO, UK; Interact with the Conservative Future, Article 19 and Amnesty International UK
	London, July 22; The Youth Parliamentarians, currently on a Study Visit to London, interacted with the officers of the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office here today and shared their concerns and ideas on UK’s relations with Pakistan and the UK’s foreign policy. The meeting which was organized at the request of the FCO, UK involved various FCO officers from the Counter Terrorism and Public Policy departments. >>> More...

		Youth Parliament Pakistan Study Visit to UK: July 19-25, 2009 The Youth Parliament Pakistan Delegation interacts with British Muslim Community Organisations, the National Green Party and the Local Government Association, UK
	London, July 21; The Youth Parliament Pakistan delegation, which is currently on a Study Visit to London, held a variety of meetings and interactions in London including community organizations such as the Stockwell Green Community Services and The City Circle; the National Green Party and the Local Government Association, covering subjects such as community cohesion of British Muslims, the politics of environment and the local government system in the UK. >>> More...

		Youth Parliament Pakistan Study Visit to UK: July 19-25, 2009 Youth Parliament Pakistan Delegation Visits UK Parliament; interacts with Lord Nazir Ahmed
	London, July 20; A 15-member delegation of the Youth Parliament Pakistan visited the British House of Parliament in London today and received briefings on How the British Parliament Works. The delegation held meetings and interactions with Lord Ahmed of Rotherham (Labour) and Baroness Varma (Conservative) in addition to watching proceedings of the House of Commons and House of Lords. >>> More...

		Fourth Session Roundup - Youth Parliament of Pakistan 2008-09 May 06, 2009 - May 10, 2009
	Islamabad, June 12, 2009: The fourth session of Youth Parliament Pakistan was scheduled from Wednesday May 06 to Sunday 10, 2009 at Hotel Margala Islamabad. The fourth session of the Youth Parliament was presided over by Mr. Wazir Ahmed Jogezai, Former Deputy Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan and an esteemed member of the Youth Parliament Steering Committee. The parliament discussed: Impact of National & International Media on Pakistani Society, Terrorism and its Impact on Cricket and Local Governments: Review and Reform. In addition to these, arrest of Pakistani students in the UK, soft-loan policy with easy documentation process for youth to pursue their education in the country and abroad were also a part of the agenda and were discussed in the house. The house supported the Military action in Swat valley to eradicate the militants as well. >>> More...

		Youth Parliament Pakistan: Fourth Session Ends Local government system could only be empowered by disallowing hindrances caused by the traditional bureaucratic system
	Islamabad, May 10, 2009: Local government is the best to empower the democracy at the grass root level, said Mr. Daniyal Aziz, former MNA and Principal Advisor of Governance Institutes Network International - GINI while addressing the fourth session of Youth Parliament Pakistan. >>> More...

		Youth Parliament Pakistan: Fourth Session Youth Parliament supports Military Action in Swat; Gives Complete Moral Support to the Government and Armed Forces in Fighting Militancy throughout Pakistan
	Islamabad; May 9, 2009: Military action in Swat is brutal and have no solution to the problems of terrorism and War against Terror, said Imran Khan while addressing the session of Youth Parliament Pakistan. Mr. Imran Khan, Chairman, Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf and former Captain Pakistan Cricket Team said on the topic of Terrorism and Future of Cricket that cricket has also suffered as a collateral damage in so called war against terrorism. >>> More...

		Youth Parliament Pakistan: Fourth Session Youth Parliament supports Military Action in Swat; Gives Complete Moral Support to the Government and Armed Forces in Fighting Militancy throughout Pakistan
	Islamabad, May 08, 2009: Youth Parliament Pakistan has strongly supported the Government of Pakistan’s resolve to fight militancy throughout the country and the military action against insurgents in Swat. In a resolution jointly adopted by the House, the Youth Parliament asked the nation to extend its complete moral support to the Government and the Armed Forces in fighting militancy throughout Pakistan. >>> More...

		Youth Parliament Pakistan: Fourth Session Government and Political Parties are responsible for political and ethnic unrest in Karachi, Role of media in portraying the actual situation of Karachi is also criticized by Youth Parliament, Pakistan
	Islamabad, May 07, 2009: Major political parties of Karachi including MQM, PPPP and ANP are alleviating fire of ethnic, racial and political differences in Province that is leading the country to economic crisis. Karachi is the hub of trade of Pakistan has become the play ground of political parties. These views were expressed as a result of the motion moved by Leader of the opposition Mr. Essam Rehmani (YP51-Sindh03) that was extensively discussed and unanimously forwarded and adopted as a resolution. >>> More...

		Fourth Session of Youth Parliament Pakistan commences today Arrest and allegations of terrorism against Pakistani Students in UK severely criticised by Youth Parliament; Pakistan should demand apology from the British Government
	Islamabad, May 06, 2009: The arrest of Pakistani students by British authorities and allegations of terrorism on them came under heavy fire in the first day of the 4th Session of Youth Parliament Pakistan 2008-2009. Both sides of the aisle severely criticised the arrest and levelling of allegations against Pakistani students by the UK government and demanded that Pakistan should ask for an apology from the British government >>> More...

	Fourth Session of Youth Parliament of Pakistan 2008-09 Begins: May 06-10, 2009 Youth Parliament to discuss issues such as “Impact of National and International Media on Pakistani Society” , “ Terrorism and its impact on Cricket and Society,” “Local Government: Review and Reforms” and “Youth Policies”
	Islamabad, May 05, 2009: The fourth session of the Youth Parliament Pakistan 2008-2009 is taking place in Islamabad from May 06-10, 2009. The upcoming session of Youth Parliament Pakistan will discuss issues such as “Impact of National and International Media on Pakistani Society” , “ Terrorism and its impact on Cricket and Society,” “Local Government: Review and Reforms” and “Youth Policies” amongst discussing current Affairs. >>> More...

		Youth Parliament Pakistan: Third Session Ends We have to set our own house in order: Ambassador Tariq Fatemi talks the Youth Parliament Pakistan on Pak-Us Relations
	Islamabad, February 22, 2009: Talking on the subject of Pak-US Relations in the last sitting of the third session, the youth parliament hosted Ambassador Tariq Fatemi, Former Ambassador to the US and EU. Ambassador Fatemi shared his personal experiences in the Foreign service; gave his expert analysis and a holistic overview of Pak-US foreign policy >>> More...

		Youth Parliament of Pakistan: Third Session Say NO to foreign dictation: Youth Parliament of Pakistan
	Islamabad, February 21, 2009: Youth Parliament of Pakistan strongly condemned the ‘gruesome’ bombings in Dera Ismail Khan that led to the loss of precious lives. They requested the government to look into the matter at length in order to take urgent and effective steps on countering the rising tide of extremism and sectarianism in the country >>> More...

		Youth Parliament of Pakistan: Third Session Bereaved Balochistan needs more from the government: Youth Parliament of Pakistan
	Islamabad, February 20, 2009: Youth Parliament strongly supported the rights of Balochi brothers, demanding fairer and practical review of the NFC award. The Youth Parliament session was devoted today to addressing the issues of Balochistan. The resolution was moved by Ms. Gul Bano (YP54-Sindh06) and Mr. Moin Akhtar (YP30-Punjab11). >>> More...

		Youth Parliament of Pakistan: Third Session Youth Parliament condemns repeated violations to Pakistan’s territorial sovereignty by the CIA predator aircrafts
	Islamabad, February 19, 2009: The Youth Parliament Pakistan 2008-09 strongly condemned the use of Pakistani territory by the CIA predator aircrafts. The issue was raised in a calling attention notice moved by Mr. Chaudhry Usman Ahmad (YP41-Punjab22) and Mr. Mohammad Essam Rehmani (YP51-Sindh03) >>> More...

		Youth Parliament of Pakistan: Third Session Active, Vigilant and Objective Assessment of Present Political Setup Stressed
	Islamabad, February 18, 2009: The Youth Parliament Pakistan 2008-09 stressed on carrying out an active, vigilant and objective assessment of the present political setup. They rejected the notion of a mid-term election and emphasized the need for a continuous democratic process for a prosperous Pakistan. The issue was raised in form of a resolution moved by Mr. Abdullah Zaidi (YP53-Sindh05) and was passed on a majority vote. >>> More...

	Third Session of Youth Parliament of Pakistan 2008-09 Begins: February 17-22, 2009 Youth Parliament to discuss situation in Balochistan, Terrorism and Extremism and Pak-US Relations
	Islamabad, February 17, 2009: Youth Parliament of Pakistan 2008-09, a PILDAT initiative, is holding its third session starting from Wednesday, February 18 till Sunday, February 22, 2009. The session will take place at Islamabad. While discussing key topics such as Situation in Balochistan, Extremism and Terrorism and Pak-US Relation, the Youth Parliament has invited speakers such as Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman of Foreign Relations Committee & Former Chairman of Senate Sub-Committee on Balochistan, to speak on the Situation in Balochistan; Syed Talat Hussain, Executive Director, News and Current Affairs, Aaj TV to speak on the subject of Terrorism and Extremism and Ambassador Tariq Fatemi, Former Ambassador of Pakistan to the US & EU, to discuss Pak-US Relations >>> More...

		Youth Parliament of Pakistan: Second Session Government’s Reliance on International Financial Institutions denounced
	Islamabad, January 03, 2009: The fourth day of the second Session of the Youth Parliament Pakistan began with the address of the Guest Speaker, Dr. Salman Shah, Former Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance, who spoke on the topic of State of Economy in Pakistan. >>> More...

		Youth Parliament of Pakistan: Second Session Independence of Judiciary Stressed
	Islamabad, January 02, 2009: The third day of Youth Parliament Pakistan’s second session discussed the prospects of restoration and Independence of Judiciary in the country. The MYPs demanded the immediate restoration of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry while stressing that it is not just one person but the question of uncompromised and complete autonomy of a the most important institution. >>> More...

		Youth Parliament of Pakistan: Second Session National Commission on Education necessary for maintaining educational standards in the country
	Islamabad, January 01, 2009: Youth Parliament Pakistan agreed with the policy suggestion of Prof. Laeeq Ahmed Khan, Renowned Educationist and a Guest Speaker on the State of Education on the second day of the second session >>> More...

		Youth Parliament of Pakistan: Second Session Youth Parliament demands setting up of a multi-party Parliamentary Committee to probe murder of Benazir Bhutto
	Islamabad, December 31, 2008; Youth Parliament Pakistan demands setting up of a multi-party committee inside Pakistan for probing the murder case of Benazir Bhutto. >>> More...

	Second Session of Youth Parliament of Pakistan 2008-09 Begins: December 31, 2008 to January 04, 2009 Youth Parliament to debate India-Pakistan Conflict, State of Economy & Education and Independence of Judiciary
	Islamabad, December 30, 2008: Youth Parliament Pakistan 2008-09, a PILDAT initiative, is holding its Second Sessions starting from Wednesday, December 31, 2008 till Sunday, January 04, 2009. The Session will take place at Islamabad. While discussing key topics such as education, judiciary and economy, the Youth Parliament has invited speakers such as Prof. Laeeq Ahmad Khan, Renowned Educationist, to speak on the State of Education; Mr. Hamid Khan, Former President, Supreme Court Bar Association, to speak on the Independence of Judiciary and Dr. Salman Shah, Former Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance, to discuss the State of Economy in the country. >>> More...

		Youth Parliament of Pakistan: Inaugural Session Ends Terrorist attacks on Hotel Marriott in the capital city strongly condemned by the Youth Parliament
	Islamabad, September 21, 2008: Members of the Youth Parliament strongly condemned the attacks in Islamabad in a call to attentions notice, put forward by Mr. Aurangzeb Marri (YP55SINDH07). >>> More...

		Youth Parliament of Pakistan: Inaugural Session Youth Parliament embraces the revival of students’ unions.
	Islamabad, September 20, 2008: A Resolution proposed by Mr. Syed Ansar Hussain (YP12-NA01), amended by Nishat Kazmi (YP20-PUNJAB01) was adopted today maintaining the collapse of coalition between two major political parties as a matter of grave concern for pro-democratic forces. >>> More...

		Youth Parliament of Pakistan: Inaugural Session Youth Cabinet swears-in; Youth Parliament discusses Revival of Students Unions
	Islamabad, September 19, 2008: Youth Prime Minister Ahmed Ali Babar announced his Youth cabinet which was sworn-in by the Speaker Youth Parliament today >>> More...

		Youth Parliament of Pakistan: Inaugural Session Youth Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition take Oath
	Islamabad, September 18, 2008: The Youth Parliament Pakistan has elected its Prime Minister and Mr. Ahmed Ali Babar (Constituency Number YP-21-PUNJAB 02), belonging to the Blue Party, has commanded the confidence of the House as the Youth Prime Minister >>> More...

		Youth Parliament Pakistan 2008-2009 meets for its Inaugural Session Youth Parliament is the ideal forum for Political Grooming of Young Pakistanis: Sherry Rehman
	Islamabad, September 17, 2008: The Youth Parliament Pakistan, which formally began its 1st Session in Islamabad for the batch of 2008-2009, was termed by Ms. Sherry Rehman, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, as the ideal forum for the political grooming of the young Pakistanis >>> More...

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